490 Mcwhorter Dr, Athens, GA 30606

$885,000
4
BD
3
BA
2,621
SqFt

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List Price
$885,000
Status
ACTIVE
MLS#
CL351420
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
3
Lot Size
22,216
Year Built
1940

Property Description

Welcome to 490 McWhorter Drive in highly coveted Bobbin Mill, a Five Points neighborhood in beautiful Athens, Georgia. This 4 BR 2.5 BA home built in 1940, features original character and charm like oak hardwood floors throughout much of the home, arched doorways, hardware and millwork. Many structural improvements made to the home as well as new paint throughout. Entering the front door to the foyer, sunny formal dining room and kitchen are located left side of home. Right side has formal living room with wood burning fireplace. Adjacent is a large light and bright family room with wet bar, additional fireplace, built-ins and new carpet. Exterior door to side deck and driveway. Kitchen features solid surface countertops, plenty of cabinetry for storage and black and white tile floor. High bar for eating or study. Bright and cheery breakfast room with vistas outside as well as exterior access onto a deck. New windows throughout home. Laundry room with sink, a powder room and interior access to basement also here on main floor. Several other glass doors for easy exterior access as well. Upstairs, spacious primary suite with two large walk-in closets, new carpet, built-ins and bathroom with roomy tiled step-in shower. Upper exterior deck access for commanding views of the property. Three additional light and bright bedrooms with plenty of closest spaces also on the second floor. Full hall bathroom and storage closet. Bathroom retains charming original basket weave floor tile and cast iron tub. Updated vanity and toilet. Basement has plenty of storage areas, professionally encapsulated crawl space and exterior access. Private screened back porch, multi-level decks and under storage by driveway. Lovely patio spaces. Charming pathways, thoughtfully edited tree canopy leads to natural stream. Property is conveniently located just minutes from the Five Points business district, The University Georgia and downtown Athens. Beechwood and Alps Shopping Centers also just a quick drive away.

Additional Information

Foundation
Crawl Space
Interior Features
Bar-Wet, Breakfast Area, Breakfast Area, Entrance Foyer
Lot Description
Corner Lot
Possession
Close Of Escrow
County
Clarke
Neighborhood
Bobbin Mill
Project/Section
Bobbin Mill
Style
Traditional
Acres
0.51
Heating
Central, Electric
Utilities
Underground Utilities
Listing Courtesy Of
Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty

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Listing courtesy of Listing Agent: Eric Vaughn () from Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Upchurch Realty.

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